September 10, 1914 The six-day Battle of the Marne ends and the German advance into France is stopped. Twentieth century history turned on this pivotal event.

September 11, 2001 Two Boeing 737 airplanes hit the World Trade Center twin towers, New York, USA. Around 2,974 people die. It is believed that Al Qaeda is behind the attack.

September 12, 1683 A combined Austrian and Polish army defeats the Ottoman Turks at Kahlenberg and lifts the s